JP2002066152A - Simulation experience unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simulation experience unit by which a user can highly have presence in a simulation experience. SOLUTION: This simulation experience unit is equipped with an environment sensing means 3 to make a subject M sense environment matching an audio- visual object (stereoscopic image 2) in the simulation experience unit in which a moving base (simulation ride 1) on which the subject M is riding matching the audio-visual object set around the subject M moves.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a simulation experience device used for attraction in amusement parks, simulation training for aircraft, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional simulated experience device of this type includes:
For example, there is a type in which a movable base on which the subject rides moves in accordance with a stereoscopic image as a viewing target arranged in front of and on both sides of the subject.

According to such a simulated experience device, the movable base on which the subject rides moves in accordance with the stereoscopic image. For example, when the movable base is moved like a submarine in accordance with the image of diving in the sea, the subject actually You can experience a realistic simulation experience as if you were riding in a submarine.

[0004]

However, in this type of simulated experience apparatus, it is impossible to experience various environments (for example, temperatures) that would have been experienced if the subject were actually present in the stereoscopic image situation. Therefore, there was a certain limit to the sense of presence obtained during the simulation experience.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide a simulated experience apparatus that can provide a high sense of realism during a simulated experience.

[0006]

The simulated experience device according to the present invention is a simulated experience device in which a movable base on which the subject rides moves in accordance with the viewing object arranged around the subject. The present invention is characterized in that an environmental sensation means for causing the subject to experience an environment adapted to the condition is provided.

According to the simulated experience device of the present invention, since the environment experiencing means is provided, the subject can experience the environment adapted to the viewing target. Therefore, a high sense of realism can be obtained during the simulation experience.

[0008] In such technical means, the "viewing target" is only required to be arranged around the subject who is riding on the movable base. Also includes voices and the like that can be felt by the user. Here, the "around the subject" means, for example, "the front and side of the subject" which is the limit range in which the subject can visually sense, for example, when the "viewing target" is mainly visually perceivable. I do. On the other hand, "viewers"
In the case where is perceived only by hearing, it means “around the subject” which is the limit range that the subject can perceive by hearing.

[0009] The "movable base" is not particularly limited as long as it can move in accordance with the viewing target while the subject carries the subject. For example, in addition to a plate-shaped object on which the subject can stand and ride,
This includes things like chairs on which the subject can sit and ride.

[0010] Further, the "environment" means an environment that should have been sensed using the five senses if the subject was actually in a situation such as a video to be viewed. For example, wind, rain,
Environments that can be felt by touch, such as snow, sand storm, air pressure, solar radiation, camphor odor, musk odor, flower fragrance, peppermint odor,
It includes the environment that can be sensed by the sense of smell, such as ether odor, irritating odor such as vinegar, and putrid odor.

However, from the viewpoint of efficiently obtaining a high sense of realism at the time of the simulated experience, the environment is as follows:
Preferably, it contains at least one of wind and scent. Here, the “wind” includes all kinds of winds, such as a strong wind and a breeze, as well as a wind whose temperature and humidity are adjusted. Therefore, for example, in a tropical region, a hot wind is blown to a subject, and in the sea of Antarctica, a cool wind is blown. In addition, by blowing a “wind” from behind the subject, it is possible to obtain a sense of presence of fear that something is approaching.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a simulation experience apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention (FIG. 1 (a) is a side view, and FIG.
(B) is a plan view), and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a schematic configuration of the simulation experience apparatus.

As shown in these figures, the simulation experience apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a simulation ride 1 as a movable base on which a subject M, which is supported by a hydraulic pressure so as to be swingable in an arrow direction shown in FIG. The stereoscopic video 2 to be viewed is arranged in front of and on both sides of M. In this simulation experience device, the simulation ride 1 on which the subject M is riding moves in accordance with the stereoscopic video 2. The simulation ride 1 is a machine that has an outer shape as shown in FIG. 1 and allows the subject M to feel like a fish.

In the present embodiment, the simulation experience device is:
As shown in FIG. 2, an environment sensation unit 3 that allows the subject M to experience an environment matched with the stereoscopic image 2 is provided. here,
The environment in the environment sensation means 3 is composed of wind and scent including temperature and humidity. The reason why the environmental factors are limited to temperature, humidity, and fragrance is to efficiently obtain a high sense of reality during the simulation experience.

As shown in FIG. 2, the environmental sensation means 3 comprises a duct 11, an air conditioner 12, and a perfume machine 13. Here, the duct 11 is composed of an outlet 11a and a pipe 11b as shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the air conditioner 12 includes a fan 12a for mechanically sending air to the duct 11, and a humidity controller 12 for humidifying the air sent to the duct 11 with steam.
b, a heater 12c for preheating the air sent into the duct 11, a cooler 12d for pre-cooling the air sent to the duct 11, and an air filter 12e.
In the present embodiment, a temperature environment and a humidity environment adapted to the stereoscopic image 2 are realized by appropriately adjusting the temperature and humidity of the wind to be blown to the subject M by the humidity controller 12b and the heater 12c or the cooler 12d. It is possible to do. Further, as shown in FIG.
Housings 1 with openings opened facing the periphery of
3a, a damper 13b that opens and closes the opening so as to be freely opened and closed, and a sponge 13c impregnated with a scent contained in each of the housings 13a. In the present embodiment, the fragrance is appropriately adjusted by selectively opening the specific damper 13b.
It is possible to realize a fragrance environment adapted to the environment. still,
The specific damper 13b to be selectively opened is:
It is not limited to one location. That is, two or more dampers 13
Various combinations of scents can be created by combining b and releasing the scents as appropriate to produce a variety of scents (see FIG. 2).

In this embodiment, a computer system shown in FIG. 2 is used as a control system for controlling the simulation experience device.
1 is used.

Referring to FIG. 1, a computer 21 includes an input interface 31, a control unit 32, and an output interface 33. Here, the control unit 3
2 comprises a CPU 32a, a main memory 32b and a work memory 32c. The main memory 32b reads and writes data as needed. The internal area of the main memory 32b includes an OS area, a work area, and an application area.
On the other hand, the work memory 32c exclusively reads data. In the present embodiment, a program for “controlling the movement of the simulation ride 1” and a program for “controlling the movement of the environmental sensation means 3” are stored in the work memory 32c. CPU
32a executes the program based on the output data given from the stereoscopic video 2 via the input interface 31, and controls the simulation ride 1 and the environment sensation means 3 via the output interface 33. I have.

Next, the simulated experience apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 while following the flowchart shown in FIG.

(1) Preparation for boarding (wearing equipment) First, the subject M gets on the simulation ride 1 while wearing emergency equipment. The mounting of the emergency equipment is intended to enhance the sense of reality obtained during the simulation experience.

(2) Machine (Scale Down) Then, the subject M who has entered the simulation ride 1 is in a state where he can view the stereoscopic images 2 arranged in front and on both sides. In such a state, an adventure to the world ocean starts from an image in which the machine is scaled down to the size of a fish. At this time, the subject M will feel as if he or she has become a fish.

(3) Start an adventure into the world's seas In a normal scene, a machine simply dive in the sea, but in an emergency scene, a fear experience of being attacked by a fish or a shark or being likely to collide with a ship is provided. I do. That is, in a normal scene, the simulation ride 1 on which the subject M is riding
The movement of the fish is controlled by the computer 21 to the normal movement of the fish in accordance with the stereoscopic image 2 dive in the sea.

On the other hand, in an emergency situation in which a fish or a shark is about to attack or a ship is about to collide, the movement of the simulation ride 1 on which the subject M is riding is controlled by the computer 2.
1 controls the movement of the fish in an emergency according to the stereoscopic image 2 such as being attacked by a fish or a shark. Thereby, the subject M
It is possible to have a simulated experience full of realism as if you were actually riding a machine.

(4) Accidents in Each Country Further, the machine encounters an accident that escapes after being caught by a human in a port or sea in each country. That is, the movement of the environmental sensation means 3 arranged around the subject M is determined by the computer 21.
As a result, the control is performed in accordance with the stereoscopic video 2 that introduces people, cityscapes, and the like in each country.

For example, when the machine is staying in a country in a tropical area, on the other hand, air is sent to the duct 11 by the air conditioner 12 while operating the humidity controller 12b and the heater 12c, thereby making the machine extremely dry. The subject hot air is blown from the outlet 11a to the subject M. On the other hand, by moving the damper 13b by the perfume machine 13 to open a specific opening, the subject M can feel the smell peculiar to the tropics and the putrid smell of animals. This makes it possible for the subject M to obtain a very high sense of reality as if he were actually riding on a machine in a tropical area. Similarly, when staying in a country of another environment, the movement of the environment sensation means 3 is controlled in accordance with the stereoscopic video 2 to determine whether the user is riding on a machine in the country of the environment. Such an extremely high presence can be obtained.

[0026]

According to the simulation experience apparatus of the present invention, the above-described configuration allows the subject to experience an environment suitable for the viewing target, thereby obtaining a high sense of realism during the simulation experience. It becomes possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a simulation experience apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention (FIG. 1 (a) is a side view, and FIG. 1 (b) is a plan view).

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a simulation experience apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of the simulation experience apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Simulation ride (movable base) 2 ... Stereoscopic image (viewing target) 3 ... Environmental sensation means 11 ... Duct 11a ... Outlet 11b ... Pipe line 12 ... Air conditioner 12a ... Fan 12b ... Humidity controller 12c ... Heater 12d ... Cooler 12e Air filter 13 Perfumer 13a Housing 13b Damper 13c Sponge 21 Computer 31 Input interface 32 Control part 32a CPU 32b Main memory 32c Work memory 33 Output interface M Subject

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A simulated experience device in which a movable base on which a subject rides moves in accordance with a viewing target placed around the subject, comprising environment sensation means for causing the subject to experience an environment adapted to the viewing target. A simulation experience device, characterized in that: 2. The simulation experience apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the environment includes at least one of a wind and a scent.